Patrons Circle
Enjoy the very best of what TIFF has to offer year-round and during the Festival, including exclusive access to events, earlier pre-sales, and dedicated service — all while supporting TIFF with an important donation. Patrons Circle levels include access for you and either a secondary card holder or a guest, and comes with a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.
Have any questions or want to discuss what Patrons Circle level might work best for you? Please get in touch with us at Patronscircle@tiff.net or by phone at 416-934-3238.
Patron Circle Members will enjoy the following benefits:
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| FULL RATE | $2,500 |
$7,000 |
$15,000 |
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| YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX) | |||||
| Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets per cardholder to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten screenings† † Cinematheque: two (2) free tickets per TIFF member to year-round, regular-priced TIFF Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. See ticket return policy below. | done |
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| Access to quarterly Member-exclusive events with special guests | done |
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| Access to regular Patrons Circle-exclusive events | done |
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| Exclusive access to the Varda Café-Bar on Tuesdays | done |
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| Save up to 50% on tickets to New Releases, subscription series, and special events†† †† Year-Round Ticket Discounts: discount to adult ticket price for screenings of year-round programming at TIFF Lightbox. Excludes select programming at TIFF’s sole discretion and tickets to screenings at the annual Toronto International Film Festival (the “Festival”) | done |
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| Save 40% at concessions and the Varda Café-Bar ††† ††† Concessions discounts at TIFF Lightbox: excludes alcoholic beverages | done |
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| Save 15% at TIFF Shop and shop.tiff.net and up to 30% on Member Savings Days | done |
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| Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday | done |
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| Stay informed with dedicated Membership e-communications | done |
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| Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall | done |
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| A minimum tax receipt for a one-year Membership | $1,750 |
$5,660 |
$12,710 |
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| Share benefits with another person | done |
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| Receive invitations to receptions and select private events | done |
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| Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases | done |
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| AT THE FILM FESTIVAL | |||||
| Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale days per level | Day 3 |
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| Preview a Festival film and discover buzzworthy recommendations at the Countdown to TIFF pre-Festival event | done |
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| Complimentary access to two Festival Patrons Circle screenings | done |
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| Complimentary access to a dedicated People’s Choice Award screening | done |
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| Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings | done |
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| Complimentary Festival Programme Book | done |
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| Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book | done |
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| Complimentary access to Press & Industry screenings and industry conference§ § Press and Industry access: P&I delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Champion-level TIFF members and above will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and is not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your card will be scanned upon entry. | done |
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| Complimentary access to Rush screenings via the public Rush line at all venues (See Rush policy)§§ § For Rush-eligible events and screenings, Rush tickets are subject to availability and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of venue staff. | done |
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| Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation | Princess of Wales |
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| Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases | done |
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| Receive a Festival package couriered to you | done |
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| Invitation to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation | done |
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All Patrons Members enjoy the following benefits:
YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX)
- Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets per cardholder to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada's Top Ten screenings† † Cinematheque: two (2) free tickets per TIFF member to year-round, regular-priced TIFF Cinematheque screenings, excluding Festival and special events. See ticket return policy below.
- Access to regular Patrons Circle mixers and socials
- Exclusive access to Varda Café-Bar on Tuesdays
- Access to quarterly Member-exclusive events with special guests
- Save up to 50% on year-round in-person TIFF screenings and events†† †† Excludes select programming. Screening discount applies to Adult ticket price. Number of eligible Membership-priced tickets based on level.
- Save 40% at Concessions and Varda Café-Bar††† ††† Excludes alcoholic beverages
- Save 15% at TIFF Shop and shop.tiff.net and up to 30% on Member Savings Days
- Complimentary regular popcorn on your birthday
- Stay informed with dedicated Membership e-communications
- Recognition on tiff.net/thankyou and the digital donor wall
- Share benefits with another person
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Complimentary access to the pre-Festival Countdown to TIFF event screening and reception with TIFF programmers
- Complimentary access to two Festival Patrons Circle screenings
- Complimentary access to two Festival Patron screenings
- Up to two complimentary tickets to the People's Choice Award screening
- Special offers for Festival ticket discounts and complimentary tickets for select screenings
AND MORE!
$2,500
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $1,750
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale on Day 3, ahead of other Member levels and general audiences
$7,000
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $5,660
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale on Day 2 ahead of Patron Members
PLUS
- Complimentary Festival Programme Book
- Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
- Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry Conference on a first-come, first-served basis via the dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line after P&I delegates § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons Circle Members will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Invitations to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation in the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre
$15,000
Year-round at TIFF Lightbox
- Receive a charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount of $12,710
PLUS
- Dedicated concierge service for year-round ticket purchases
- Receive invitations to receptions and select year-round private events
At the Toronto International Film Festival
- Access dedicated Festival ticket pre-sale on Day 1 ahead of Champion Members
- Complimentary Festival Programme Book
- Receive recognition in the Festival Programme Book
- Complimentary access to the Press & Industry screenings and Industry Conference on a first-come, first-served basis via the dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line after P&I delegates § § Press and Industry delegates are given first access to P&I screenings. Eligible Patrons Circle Members will be granted admission on a first-come, first-served basis via their dedicated Patrons Circle Access Line once the P&I line has entered the cinema. Admittance is based on available seats and not guaranteed. Lining up is required and your Patron card will be scanned upon entry.
- Invitation to the Festival Opening Night Gala Presentation at Roy Thomson Hall
PLUS
- Dedicated concierge service for Festival ticket purchases
- Receive a Festival welcome package couriered to you
- Invitations to the Festival Closing Night Gala Presentation
Live in the United States?
You can receive a US tax receipt for IRS purposes by directing your donation or the charitable portion of your TIFF Membership to American Friends of TIFF, an independent 501(c)(3) organization that supports the work of TIFF.
TIFF Membership and ticket purchasing is subject to terms and conditions. Visit Terms & Conditions for complete Membership terms and conditions.